Chapter 101 : The Small Villa Under Night Rain
Night gradually deepened.
But the light rain outside not only didn't stop, it became even more intense.
Pattering against the glass, fierce winds occasionally swept through the forest, creating wave after wave of unique forest howls.
Because dark clouds obscured the sky, it got dark very early—completely dark around 5:30... And just then, knocking sounds came from outside the door.
"Knock knock knock (spoken aloud), is sister there?"
"Yes."
Zhou Mixue opened the door, and Zhou Suling, soaked all over, walked in... Although she wore a raincoat, to protect the goods at her chest, the girl's clothes were still somewhat wet.
"Suling, why are you so late?"
"Hehe, I had to ask for leave from the café, right? But I've bought everything, it should be foolproof~"
After speaking, Zhou Suling raised the plastic bag in her arms—inside were not only candles and paper money, but even fresh chicken leg meat and some seasonings.
"I heard that vengeful spirit is named Lonis? Hehe, it's very similar to Lonis's name... so we must be serious."
"Ah, Suling?"
"Yes, Little Lo, let me help arrange things. I'm going to make some cola chicken wings to entertain Miss Vengeful Spirit."
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And so, the ceremony to pray for the vengeful spirit began.
Lonis didn't know what kind of ceremony this was, but according to Dean Cuibia... they were placing the vengeful soul's favorite things from life in various corners of the room.
Using "love" to fight "hatred."
Using "joy" to wash away "sorrow."
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Even the most crazed person, seeing things they liked, would be reluctant to destroy them, right? And this peaceful atmosphere was exactly the first step in purifying vengeful spirits.
So the dining table was filled with cookies, and other sweets were placed in various corners of the room, as if waiting for the vengeful soul to enjoy them.
Photos from Snow Country were also posted on the walls, and to satisfy the vengeful spirit's preferences, Cuibia even brought another ancient artifact from the academy—a game console.
Everything was ready. It seemed that as soon as the vengeful spirit appeared, it would instantly be immersed in this warm atmosphere and receive everyone's blessings and sharing.
But—
(I'm done for, this isn't an exorcism ceremony at all, it's clearly a curse ceremony!)
Lonis quietly turned her head sideways, watching Elucia with the corner of her eye.
Although this black-haired girl said nothing and could only watch the room's decorations expressionlessly, Lonis knew Elucia must be very angry right now!
Because if she liked eating cookies, then now just looking without being able to eat them must make her very angry, right?
After all, these foods were all prepared for the vengeful spirit. Elucia's current identity was just a student—she couldn't eat the "offerings" or break the atmosphere to play the game console.
And if Elucia got angry, she would definitely suffer.
Even if others were watching and Elucia wouldn't immediately tease her, once they returned to the magic ship to sleep, she would definitely get double revenge.
So...
(Come on, Lonis, think of a way to let the young lady eat cookies. Yes, she must eat them!)
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Lonis thought this way, not knowing that at this moment, Elucia's mood wasn't anger.
In fact, from the moment she walked to the villa, this black-haired girl's heart no longer held any "annoyance."
What remained was only an indescribable melancholy.
Because she didn't know what expression to make, she simply kept a straight face.
Because she didn't know how to face the gifts everyone brought, she simply said nothing.
After all...
Perhaps others thought Elucia was a calm or elegant person.
But only Lonis knew that Elucia was just tsundere.
Perhaps close people would know Elucia was tsundere,
But only she herself knew that she wasn't even tsundere.
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At first, she just didn't want to trouble others.
But later, various things happened...
To let the souls of the past rest in peace, she went through great hardships to awaken Lonis.
Although he was a very perverted guy,
he had truly killed the Demon King in the virtual world.
The heroic soul returned to its homeland, and the resentment that lasted a hundred years finally came to an end.
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(Hmph, what a big idiot.)
(I was already prepared to be a soft girl and be bullied by you all the way...)
(But who told you to become like that?)
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Elucia looked at Lonis and smiled faintly.
Since the mission of this journey was like this, then she, Elucia, couldn't have any hesitation.
Whether it was overcoming obstacles or daily life, she had to treat this perverted girl with a fierce attitude.
Because only this way could she collect enough magic power along the way.
Because only this way, when she died...
She wouldn't make Lonis sad.
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Yes, Elucia's original plan was to die completely after killing Kuru.
Because what Lonis originally liked was just girls with soft personalities, not herself.
Because the mission the system gave them was to save the world, until death...
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Until death, but not their mutual "until death"...
Whether hero or companion, as long as one side died on the path of sacrifice, the other could gain true freedom.
Just like Suna and the Fallen Hero. Only if one side was willing to sacrifice themselves could the other escape from the quagmire of mission and gain freedom.
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Elucia's plan was originally like this too.
Although this guy Lonis was a bit stupid, after her death, mastering the power of Flame Abyss should be possible, right?
Without her existence, Lonis could swagger around the world freely—no matter how many harems he opened, no matter how many girls he bullied, it would be fine.
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But in the cave, at Flame Abyss, before the crimson door…
Elucia heard the cry from the submissive maid.
She knew Lonis didn't want her to die.
This perverted masochistic maid, despite being constantly bullied by her... still liked her just like in the past.
So, just keep living like this?
Just keep accompanying this guy, always bullying her?
Turn her into a silver-haired stuffed ball, train her into a maid who only knows "aba aba"~
Hehe,
Hehe hehe~
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So,
Lonis, although you like me very much and want to stay by my side, unfortunately, you don't understand me at all.
You don't know what I'm thinking, you don't know whether my current mood is anger or disappointment.
So I'm not the tsundere you think I am.
I'm just someone somewhat similar to you...
Just an idiot.